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Trimming & Pruning
Can You Keep Big Trees Small or Limit Tree Height?
Learn how you can limit tree height and how to keep big trees small. You can’t actually stop a tree from growing taller or stunt the growth of a tree, but you can limit tree height by pruning it to keep it small. You can even keep a cherry tree or oak tree small by pruning it the right way.
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Tree Safety, Storm Prep & Recovery
How to Spot—And Protect—Trees from Lightning
What exactly happens when lightning strikes a tree? Learn that and how to tell if a tree was hit by lightning. Plus, you can protect your trees from lightning damage.
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Insect & Disease Issues
Treatment for Orange Balls on Cedar & Juniper Trees (Rust Fungus)
Have you noticed orange balls on your trees? Some people think they look like slimy worms or octopus tentacles. Learn what they are, how they happen and why they may affect your crabapple or apple tree next!
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Insect & Disease Issues
Japanese Maple Scale
Learn more about the common tree damage signs and how to manage Japanese Maple Scale.
Rocks And Mulch
Soil Care & Mulching
Landscaping Pros & Cons Of Rocks Vs. Mulch
Learn the landscaping pros and cons of mulch vs. rocks including benefits of river rock vs. mulch, and replacing mulch with stone.
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Plant Health Care
Getting Rid of Sweetgum Tree Balls
Learn when sweetgum tree balls fall, if they're edible and how to stop sweetgum trees from producing. Or you could plant a fruitless sweetgum tree as an alternative.
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Plant Health Care
How The Polar Freeze Could Affect Your Trees
Although snow is associated with frigid temperatures, the fluffy white snowflakes that often blanket your backyard this time of year actually help ensure the survival of your trees and plants through spring.
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Tree Identification
Tree Identification: Do I Have A Pawpaw Tree?
Here are key identification characteristics of a Pawpaw tree to help you identify them and decide whether they might make a great addition to your home landscape.
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